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The article deals with dilemmas of the Łódź Region development during the systemic transformation. Hence, its main goal is presentation, among other things, of certain problems connected with plans, conditions and directions of economic development processes in this region. More light is shed on problems connected with the local economy in the city of Łódź. The article can contribute to a fuller understanding of problems (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats), which can be found here. It should be also added that economic development of the Łódź Region is a long-term process calling for its continuation.